Jackson, Gideon, Legislative Democrats call on Congress to support Small Business Owners in COVID-19 relief packages
AUGUSTA – Earlier today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, joined Legislative Democrats regarding added support from the federal government and small businesses. Please find the letter and brief statement below. Statement from President Jackson: “Maine is a small-business state plain and simple. Practically overnight, small businesses all across the state have […]
Senate Pres. Jackson to host town hall in Fort Kent
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will host a town hall forum on Friday, Feb. 28 at the University of Maine Fort Kent, as part of the weekend activity surrounding the Can-Am Crown International sled dog race. “I have always said that elected officials should be accessible and accountable to their constituents. This town […]
Jackson introduces bill to protect Mainers from junk insurance plans
AUGUSTA – Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to limit short-term “junk insurance” plans received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Thursday. LD 815, “An Act To Regulate the Issuance of Short-term, Limited-duration Health Insurance Policies” would limit the duration of short term plans to three months […]